Nigeria U23 captain Okechukwu Azubuike has sealed a move to Turkish Super League side, Istanbul Basaksehir FK after a loan deal was agreed.
The former Yeni Malatyaspor midfielder, who was on the radar of Besiktas. will play on loan for a season at Istanbul BB as agreed with Egyptian club Pyramid FC.
Besiktas were willing to pay 1.2 million Euros for his services as against 1.6 million Euros the Egyptian club wanted.
Okechukwu played for Rizespor on loan last season.
He will now play with Brazilian striker Robinho, who just sealed a move to the Istanbul-based club.
They will feature in the UEFA Champions League in the new season after they finished behind double champions Galatasaray this past season.
